Question

Write and solve an equation to solve each problem. The length of a rectangular vegetable bed is 3 feet more than twice the width. The length of the fence around the bed is 36 feet. Find the length and width.

Answer 1

Equation=x+x+(2x+3)+(2x+3)=36

Width=5 Length=13

Explanation:

2x+(2x+3)+(2x+3)=36

2x+2x+2x+3+3=36

6x+6=36

6x=36-6

6x=30

x=30/6

x=5